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# Management Specialist 7-Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)

- **Company:** CDM Smith Inc.
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $120,973.0 - $211,723.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://seeker-sp.worksourcewa.com/jobview/GetJob.aspx?JobID=293456791

## About the Role

We are seeking experienced Overhead Contact System (OCS) and Traction Power professionals to join our growing Transit & Rail team. The ideal candidate will bring proven technical knowledge, strong project leadership skills, and the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members., Bachelor's degree. 12 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Strong background in OCS, traction power, or DC power systems, including testing, installation, operations, or construction phase services-especially with agencies such as CTA, Metra, or similar transit systems.

Experience managing or delivering projects from initiation through final deliverables.

Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD (or willingness to learn).

Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort presenting to large groups.

Experience as a task lead, discipline lead, or project manager, including developing scopes of work and contributing to proposals.

\#LI-MS1, Expert knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.

## Description

As a member of our team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by:

Leading the development of project scopes, technical approaches, and fee proposals for OCS and traction power projects.

Managing project- or task-level budgets and schedules, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.

Providing hands-on oversight for traction power and OCS planning, design, analysis, or construction-phase services.

Developing or reviewing design criteria, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates based on your area of expertise.

Preparing technical reports and contributing to documentation that supports project decision-making.

Mentoring junior staff, assigning daily work, and supporting their technical and professional growth.

Coordinating implementation plans and ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.

Collaborating with business development teams to prepare competitive, high-quality proposals responding to client RFPs.

Reviewing proposals and deliverables for compliance with firm standards, industry best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Engaging with current and prospective clients to understand their operational needs and communicate CDM Smith's capabilities.

Participating in industry associations, conferences, and professional activities, when appropriate.


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